Coaching

FIND THE RIGHT WAY to work together.

Three formats — live, async, and in-between — built around Guildhall-trained classical technique and twenty years of working screen credits. Pick the one that fits the moment you're in.

Trained at
Guildhall, London SAG-AFTRA Network TV since 2012
01 — Compare

Same craft. Different speeds.

Pick the format by what's in front of you. Audition tomorrow? Quick Notes. Building craft over months? Foundation. Need depth on one scene? Remote Scene Study.

Async · 24h Quick Notes
Live · Zoom 1-on-1 Virtual
Async · Multi-round Remote Scene Study
When to use it
Audition tomorrow. Self-tape due. Last-minute callback.
Building craft. Audition prep with a real conversation. Working with a coach over time.
One scene, taken from cold read to performance. Working actors with full schedules.
Format
You upload a tape; I send back recorded video notes.
Live one-on-one Zoom session. Real-time direction and feedback.
2–4 rounds of recorded feedback over 1–4 weeks.
Turnaround
24 hours · 12-hour rush available
30 or 60-minute sessions. Same week.
72-hour reply per round. You set the pace.
You keep
Recorded notes for the scene, forever.
Notes from each session.
All recordings, all rounds, forever.
Best for
Speed. The clock is the problem.
Range. Long-term growth, multiple roles.
Depth. One scene, fully realized.
$65–$120/ session
See 1-on-1 →
$180–$320/ scene
See Scene Study →
02 — Approach

Guildhall technique, distilled.

Whatever format you pick, the work rests on three pillars. They're the same questions I ask myself before I walk into a room.

i.

Vocal Command

Breath, resonance, clarity. The classical training that makes one line carry across a stage — and one close-up land on screen.

ii.

Authentic Presence

Stop "performing." Be present, be specific, be rooted in choice. The thing casting directors mean when they say "real."

iii.

Scene Analysis

Read what the writer wrote. Find the spine, the want, the obstacle. Give yourself something to play besides the words.

03 — Who

Who I work with.

If you don't see yourself here, email me anyway. Most of the people I coach didn't fit a category until they tried.

i. Working actors

Auditions on the calendar

SAG-AFTRA / Equity professionals balancing self-tapes and callbacks. Quick Notes for the rush, Scene Study between bookings.

Start with Quick Notes →
ii. Students

Building from scratch

Beginners and intermediate actors learning core technique in a structured, supportive space — at any age.

Start with Foundation →
iii. Drama school applicants

Conservatory-bound

Serious students applying to Guildhall, RADA, Juilliard, Yale, and the like. Audition prep, monologue selection, callback strategy.

Drama school prep →
iv. Professionals

Executive presence & speaking

Founders, executives, and public speakers using acting technique for keynotes, board rooms, and on-camera presence.

Executive coaching →
04 — Your teacher

Twenty years on stage and on set.

British-American actor, writer, and director — a graduate of Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, and a working professional on US network television since 2012.

Born in Hong Kong, raised in the South of England, trained in London, working in Los Angeles. I've stood on the Old Vic stage as Richard III and on a CBS soundstage shooting episodic — and I teach the bridge between the two.

Trained
Guildhall, London
Union
SAG-AFTRA
Selected TV
Black Mirror, 9-1-1, Kung Fu
Selected Theatre
Richard III, BAM Harvey
"
Gavin gave her the tools she needed to succeed in the audition — and, more importantly, the confidence every young actor needs.
Fernando P.   /   Parent, UK
05 — FAQ

Common questions.

Are you taking new students?

Yes — slots open each month for both live coaching and async formats. Book directly through any service page or send an email if you need something custom.

Do you work with non-actors?

Often. Executives preparing keynotes, founders pitching to investors, lawyers preparing for trial, public speakers — anyone whose work depends on speaking with command and authenticity.

Do you do in-person sessions?

I'm based in North Bergen County, New Jersey. In-person is occasionally possible for NJ/NY-based students; reach out and we'll see what's available. The vast majority of coaching is remote — and intentionally so, since the modern audition lives on a self-tape.

How young is too young?

I work with serious students from around age 12. I'll make exceptions for exceptional younger students who display a mature artistic work ethic. Below that, the structure of these sessions usually isn't the right fit — happy to recommend teachers who specialize in younger actors.

Do you work in accents and dialect?

I can support work in standard American, RP, and a handful of regional UK accents. For deep dialect work I'll often refer to a specialist coach — it's a craft of its own.

Refunds and rescheduling?

Live sessions can be rescheduled with 24 hours' notice, no charge. Quick Notes and Scene Study purchases are non-refundable once feedback has been delivered.

Still not sure which one?

Send me a line about what you're working on — the role, the timeline, where you feel stuck — and I'll point you at the right format. No commitment.

Email me →

Ready when you are.

Three formats, one craft. Pick the one that fits the moment.

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